There are 4 ways to get from Cuddalore to Salem by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jntrain 06889
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Towntrain 06121 / ...
4h 36m₹279–2,193Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Salem Towntrain 16530
4h 47m₹170–1,400Drive 193.1 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Salemcar 193.1 km
2h 52m₹2,177–3,145Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Salemtaxi 193.1 km
2h 52m₹4,000–4,800
Cuddalore to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Salem is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cuddalore Port Jn. and arriving at Salem Town. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Salem is 195 km. The road distance is 193.1 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Salem without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Cuddalore to Salem, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Cuddalore to Salem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Salem is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Cuddalore to Salem.
There are 211+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Salem, India?
You can take a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Salem Town via Vridhachalam Jn in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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